Kramer's Gym — Attraction in Scottsboro

My wife had went and joined this gym in April. She did not like the facilities , and that it only had one stand up tanning bed. Also the stair climber did not work. She did not ever go in May and was charged for May. Then on Monday, June 16th early AM, she was charged again. So we drove straight there and arrived at 9 am Monday morning. She was told she could not get the June fees back, because of some cancellation contract she had signed, when they say they have no contracts. My wife did not even ask for May, because she was too busy and never remembered to cancel. However, she should have been refunded for June. She turned in her key card, and told them she would not be returning. It is very clear they only care about their money, and not the customers. The previous and current gym she uses does not do automated payments, so she was not aware that Kramer's did. Just a simple refund to a customer who has already paid for two months she never used, sounds very reasonable. I was shocked that they refused. Like we were taking something and not paying. In essence they just took the money for nothing , and would not return it. If that is the kind of people you want to do business with, then go ahead. I just want everyone to beware that you need to cancel ahead of time to get a refund. Absurd. They had even charged her card for my daughter's membership as well, who also had not been back since April!!! Have a nice day and BEWARE!! They know no one reads the long contracts they say they...

The best gym in Scottsboro. Go here not any of the others.

I have had memberships at Anytime Fitness, Benders, and Kramer's. I spent a year using each one of them and can confidently say that Kramer's gym is the best gym in Scottsboro.

If you are serious at all about lifting weights, this place is it. There is an actual selection of barbells to use (squat bar, deadlift bar, and regular power bars). The Nautilus hack squat machine is money. There are three actual power racks (Anytime has one and Bender's only has a Crossfit style rig with no actual safeties to use). Each rack has a platform, and there is a chalk stand (unheard of for commercial gyms).

If you are into Crossfit (this is not a real Crossfit gym), but they have all of the pieces of equipment that you need. Rowing, Air bike, skier, platforms, bumper plates, and an open space to do movements in.

Additionally, the cardio equipment is top notch and, again, very well maintained.

Pros: The owner uses his own gym (he actually has a passion for the gym and it is not just a cash grab) Equipment is meticulously maintained Several new pieces of equipment were introduced to the gym while I was there (the owner is using your membership money to improve the gym) Month to month contract with no commercial gym garbage Couples deal is rad

Cons: There are a lot of machines in a smallish space. Can get crammed. One regular toilet in the male restroom...

Where to start...? I have been in and out of Kramer's since I was 15 and trying to get right for football. Then rediscovering it as a 23 year-old college grad, and once again as a 31 year-old returning from the military. No matter your fitness or experience level, or your training goals- you will have questions. Kramer will have answers. If Kramer doesn't, one of his patrons will. Between Kramer and wife, Kim, you will find a depth of Champion-level knowledge in powerlifting and bodybuilding, as well as D1 athletic preparation. Across the spectrum of patrons- Ironman competitors, triathletes, college athletes, special operations military, law enforcement, et al. Bring your ego. Let someone there crush it- and then they will help you build it back up. You will be humbled, and become humble- and if you stay long enough, you will do the same for someone else. You will find that Kramer's Gym is very much a community within the community. If you are looking to train for the first time- I implore you to start here, and ask any question. Someone will have your answer- guaranteed. There is a reason Kramer's has stood the test of time- it is not a corporate-chain gym. Kramer and his patrons take genuine, personal interest in each other. It is home. I will never belong to...